Kenyan case law
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Njuguna & another v Ng’Ang’A & 14 others; Premier Bank (Interested Party); Muchiri (Legal representative of the Estate of Irene Wanjiru Ng'ang'a) (Proposed Defendant) (Land Case E048 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 700 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The suit has abated by operation of law due to the plaintiffs' failure to take out Summons within 30 days of the suit being filed.
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Republic v Chief Executive Officer, National Irrigation Authority & another; Akura (Ex parte Applicant) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E050 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 548 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court issued a judicial review order of mandamus against the National Irrigation Authority and the Chief Executive Officer to pay the applicant Kshs.50,000.
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Muruthii v District Land Adjudication & Settlement Officer -Amung’entia Adjudication Section & another; Ciomaroo (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Petition E001 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 918 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The petition and application are struck out, and costs are borne by the petitioner.
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Mbote v Mbote & another (Environment and Land Case 182 of 2019) [2026] KEELC 605 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that a constructive trust over the portion measuring approximately 0.5 acres out of Land Reference Number 1008/151 (Original Number 1008/39) in favour of the Plainti was created by the conduct of the deceased and the Plainti.
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Spacematics Systems Limited v National Bank of Kenya & 5 others (Environment and Land Case E015 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 571 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is partially merited, and the suit is partially struck out. The Respondent is condemned to pay costs to the 3rd Defendant.
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KIvivya (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Cyril Kimet Mwevya - Deceased) v Deputy County Commissioner, KilunguSub-County (As a delegate of the Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning) & 2 others; Kituma & another (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case 4 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 555 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as it is devoid of merit.
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Mkota v Mochawa (Environment and Planning Appeal E002 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 742 (KLR) (Environment and Planning) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court would consider the residence of the party against whom the order is sought and the conduct of the parties.
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Adala v Omaya & 4 others (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E004 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 586 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay of execution is allowed, and the status quo is maintained on the parcel register LR Siaya/Umala/138 pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
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Abdullahi v Abdullahi (Environment and Land Case E002 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 886 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Defendant is the lawful owner of the property and the Plaintiff must vacate it within 90 days, with costs awarded to the Defendant.
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Bemadafu v Njeka & 3 others (Environment and Land Case 64 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 619 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court has jurisdiction to determine the dispute.
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Githanga & another v County Government of Nakuru & 4 others (Environment and Land Petition E013 & E008 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 585 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that there was inadequate public participation prior to the rehabilitation of the park and ordered the Respondents to provide the Petitioners with the documents held by them.
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Ng’ang’a (Sued in Her Own Capacity and as the Personal Representative of the Estate of the Late Joel Ng’ang’a Kamau) v Nginga (Environment and Land Appeal E069 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1646 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the transaction was illegal due to the provisions of the Law of Succession Act and that the trial court could not grant relief from it.
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Liyo v Dambi (Environment and Land Appeal E014 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 634 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, the learned trial magistrate's judgment and decree are set aside, and the respondent's suit is dismissed.
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Uphill Crops Limited v Ole Koti & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E017 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 531 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the suit against the 2nd and 3rd Defendants is non-suited and strikes out the suit against them.
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Republic v Chief Executive Officer, National Irrigation Authority & another; Ngoje (Ex parte Applicant) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E049 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 545 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court ordered the National Irrigation Authority to pay the applicant KShs. 50,000 and to provide costs of the application.
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Kardalei & 13 others v District Land Adjudication and Settlement Officer Transmara & 61 others (Environment and Land Case 013 of 2021) [2026] KEELC 569 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is struck out with costs.
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Wanjohi & another (Suing as the legal representatives of the Estate of the Late Karanja Njagi) v Mbithi (Environment and Land Case 118 of 2014) [2026] KEELC 975 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The late Karanja Njagi was the lawful and registered owner of the land. The Defendant is ordered to vacate the land within 90 days and pay general damages for trespass.
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M’Muraga & another v DCC Tigania Central Sub-County; Wairimu (Sued as the legal representatives of the Estate of John Nduati - Deceased) (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E023 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 658 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed with the conditions that the ex-parte applicants are granted leave to initiate judicial review proceedings and a stay of implementation of the ministerial decision.
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Wamae v Mwangi (Sued as Administrator of the Estate of Mwangi Maingi – Deceased) (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons 12 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 537 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff has proved adverse possession and orders the transfer of ownership to the plaintiff within 180 days.
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Khasoa v Shah (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E061 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 952 (KLR) (9 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court has jurisdiction to transfer the case from the Magistrates Court to the Environment and Land Court for hearing and determination.
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Republic v Chief Executive Officer, National Government Constituency Development Fund Committee & 2 others; Ngari (Ex parte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E056 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 566 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The applicant did not comply with the elaborate procedure for applying for mandamus under section 21 of the Government Proceedings Act
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Theuri & another v Mweni & 4 others (Environment and Land Case 223 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 582 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the 1st and 2nd Plaintiffs have demonstrated the validity of their titles over the suit properties. The Court also found that the 1st and 2nd Plaintiffs are entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Bana v Maalim alias Omar Ahmed Mohamed (Environment and Land Case E130 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 664 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted, and the Respondent is ordered to grant the Applicant full, peaceful, unconditional and unfettered access to the property. The Respondent is restrained from selling units without consent and is ordered to preserve proceeds and maintain records.
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Yego v Kipkoech (Environment and Land Case E091 of 2020) [2026] KEELC 529 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiff's ownership of the suit land is confirmed. The Defendant's allotment and lease documents are declared fraudulent and illegal. The Defendant's lease and certificate of lease are revoked. A permanent injunction is granted to restrain the Defendant from interfering with the Plaintiff's rights. Damages and costs are awarded to the Plaintiff.
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Lawangiro Carmel Farms Limited v Lands Limited & another (Land Case E416 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 651 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the balance of convenience favours maintaining the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the dispute, and grants an interim injunction.